US defends sanctions on Iran, Myanmar at Congress
Washington, Feb 5 (IANS) The United States has defended its sanctions-led foreign policy toward Iran and Myanmar, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent telling lawmakers that economic pressure remains a central pillar of Washington’s national security and global financial stability strategy. Testifying before the House Financial Services Committee on the Financial Stability Oversight Council’s 2025 annual […]
Myanmar’s Yangon airport tightens screening to prevent Nipah virus entry
Yangon, Feb 2 (IANS) Myanmar has intensified health screening and surveillance at Yangon International Airport to prevent the possible entry of the Nipah virus, the state-owned daily The Global New Light of Myanmar reported on Monday. In view of the ongoing outbreak of the Nipah virus in India’s West Bengal state, special attention is being […]
India, Myanmar eye $5 billion bilateral trade
New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) India and Myanmar on Wednesday fixed a target of $5 billion for bilateral trade by 2030 at a meeting of senior officials, who deliberated on a wide range of issues, including promoting the Rupee–Kyat trade settlement mechanism, and maximising the benefits of the ASEAN–India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA). Bilateral […]
Myanmar kicks off 2025 general election five years after Civil War
Yangon, Dec 28 (IANS) Myanmar kicked off its 2025 multi-party democratic general election with the first phase held on Sunday. This comes after five years of the Civil War. The general election is scheduled to be held in three phases, with the second phase set for January 11, 2026, followed by the third phase on […]
Myanmar’s earthquake death toll rises to 2,056, national mourning declared (Lead)
Yangon, March 31 (IANS) The death toll from 7.7-magnitude earthquake in Myanmar has risen to 2,056, with approximately 3,900 people injured and nearly 270 reported missing, according to the country’s State Administration Council Information Team on Monday. International and domestic rescuers have been racing against time to save more lives in the quake-affected areas, Xinhua […]
China pushes ahead with BRI projects in Myanmar to gain influence
Naypyidaw, Mar 5 (IANS) China is pressing ahead with its Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) projects in Myanmar, an aggressive approach that analysts believe is aimed at increasing Beijing’s foothold in the region. “China is trying to further its interest in Myanmar through BRI projects that include the China-Myanmar Economic Corridor, hydropower, cross-border industrial zones, […]
